Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University's Master of Science in Mathematics is designed to provide a variety of graduate level mathematical options for students interested in a deeper understanding of theoretical and applied mathematics. Students graduating with this degree often pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics, teach secondary school mathematics, or seek employment as an actuary or analyst.

The Master of Science in Mathematics with the Specialization in Applied Statistics provides students with a broad background in applied statistical methodology. Graduates from this program find employment in Northeast Ohio and beyond as statistical analysts. Statisticians work in both government, industry, and business.

The demand for people trained in mathematics and statistics will continue to grow because of the central role of both fields in science, engineering, health, and business.

Admission Requirements

• Application Form
• Application Fee
• Undergraduate Transcripts
• Students should have completed a sequence in calculus and analytical geometry as well as courses in linear algebra and differential equations and at least eight credits in junior or senior level mathematics courses.  
• Students should have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, or another scientific or technical area. 

-International students are required to have met at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 & at least 17 in each section
• TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
• IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
• PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): 50
• iTEP: 3.8

Admission Deadlines

All applications must be submitted and complete on the following application deadline dates:

• Domestic Students
  • Rolling
• International Students
  • Fall Semester – January 15th
  • Spring Semester – October 15th

*Fall & Spring admission only.

Career Outcomes

• Graduates are working in the federal government, private science research companies, private engineering research companies, educational settings, and business firms. 
• Graduates can find positions including: operations research analyst, actuary, statistical analyst, and teacher.
• These are some of the local companies that are hiring CSU grads: J.M. Smuckers, Bridgestone Americas, STERIS, Cleveland Metropolitan Schools, Nestle, University Hospitals, AmTrust, Progressive, and Great American Insurance Group.